Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct tend to have more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
CHINA · CULTURE + SPIRITUALITY
CHINA — YUNNAN AND TIBET
Traditions and high-altitude landscapes between Yunnan and Tibet.
DURATION14 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCECulture + Spirituality
COUNTRYChina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Kunming; Lijiang; Shangri-La; Lhasa
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Kunming Heritage
2Lijiang Old Town
3Shangri-La Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Traditions and high-altitude landscapes between Yunnan and Tibet. The combination of Kunming and Lhasa gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Kunming
Kunming opens the trip with Kunming's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Kunming — selected experiences
Day in Kunming for Kunming monuments, traditions and daily life.
DAY 3
Kunming — local experience
Kunming gets a full day for Kunming's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 4
Kunming → Lijiang
Travel from Kunming to Lijiang. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Lijiang.
DAY 5
Lijiang — local experience
Lijiang gets a full day for Lijiang's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 6
Lijiang in depth
More time in Lijiang, now with Lijiang's landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods.
DAY 7
Lijiang — full day
The day in Lijiang combines Lijiang's monuments, traditions and daily life.
DAY 8
Lijiang → Shangri-La
Departure from Lijiang towards Shangri-La, where upon arrival you can begin exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Shangri-La.
DAY 9
Shangri-La in depth
More time in Shangri-La, now with Shangri-La's landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods.
DAY 10
Shangri-La — full day
The day in Shangri-La combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in Shangri-La.
DAY 11
Shangri-La — landscapes and culture
The stay in Shangri-La continues with Shangri-La's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 12
Shangri-La → Lhasa
The journey leaves Shangri-La and heads to Lhasa, with the rest of the day focused on Lhasa's heritage, markets and landmark neighborhoods.
DAY 13
Lhasa — full day
The day in Lhasa combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in Lhasa.
DAY 14
Lhasa — landscapes and culture
The stay in Lhasa continues with Lhasa's historic center, architecture and local life.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Between Kunming and Lhasa, temples, rituals and traditions create a contemplative journey, connecting spiritual heritage and everyday life.
YOUR WAY
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